Book review: “Veterinary Parasitology, fifth edition” by Domenico Otranto and Richard Wall

The fifth edition of the Veterinary Parasitology textbook written by Domenico Otranto and Richard Wall provides a fresh and practical view of the main parasitic agents of veterinary and zoonotic importance.The book is divided into two major sections to facilitate the flow of concepts.The first part focuses on the taxonomy, biology, and ecology of parasitic agents, with divisions by discipline: helminthology, protozoology, and entomology.Additionally, this section introduces general aspects of treatment strategies, resistance, epidemiology, and management approaches.The second part of the book provides a clear and comprehensive examination of the effects of parasites on various animal groups, including cattle, sheep and goats, horses, pigs, dogs and cats, poultry and game birds, ungulates, and even laboratory and exotic animals.Several aspects of the book should be highlighted because of their usefulness and novelty: